Good Advice - Page 3

BarTopDancer · 10-05-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Betty

For any of our younger readers - participate in all the things you can in high school. You are NOT too cool and/or you ARE cool enough to try all out all kinds of things. Find out what you like and what you don't. This is one of the only time in your life you will have the chance to try many of them (due to time, money, availability, whatever)

All the clubs they have. sports, dances, electives - try every one that you can.

And on the flip side no one will care who you were, or weren't in high school once you go to college.

DreadPirateRoberts · 10-05-2010, 09:13 PM

never get involved in a land war in Asia

JWBear · 10-05-2010, 09:19 PM

Never wear mauve to a ball.

Morrigoon · 10-05-2010, 09:28 PM

or pink

LSPoorEeyorick · 10-05-2010, 09:34 PM

Or open your mouth.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-05-2010, 10:42 PM

Don't underestimate what consistent loss of sleep does to your judgment and temperament. Same goes for consistent skipping of meals and showers. You can't be of use to anyone (including yourself) if your basic needs haven't been met.

If you can't manage your conditions, manage your expectations.

Many of us have a voice inside our heads yelling at us all day long, telling us what we should and shouldn't do. You may think this voice comes from others, from pressures outside of yourself. You are wrong. It is a manifestation of perceived pressures, of a constructed reality, and it has nothing to do with anyone else. You have no need to follow its dictates. Once you recognize this you'll be able to fight it.

When you're not sure how formal you should dress, always err on the nicer side. Being the best dressed person there is better than the alternative.

blueerica · 10-06-2010, 07:54 AM

Don't forget to treat yourself from time to time. This doesn't necessarily mean a blow-out, insane, impulsive purchase, but do recognize your need for happiness and sometimes a new shiny is just the thing to pull you out of your rut.

And if you've made a blow-out, insane impulsive purchase, stop beating yourself up for it. If you can't return it, then there's really no point in looking back, is there?

And sometimes treating yourself is allowing yourself a little peace and quiet, and not worrying about the dishes in the sink.

And it's OK to spend $3 on a bottle of Voss sparkling. Really, it is. Try it.

If you've tried to work it out the rational way, and it's not working, don't let yourself become irrational in the process. Take care of yourself and get your things in order. Crazymakers aren't worth your time, and don't become a Crazymaker.

Not Afraid · 10-06-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

And it's OK to spend $3 on a bottle of Voss sparkling. Really, it is. Try it.

Here Here!

Ghoulish Delight · 10-06-2010, 08:17 AM

Stand on principle, but not to the point where it becomes a pyrrhic victory. You may be right, but if you're the one who ends up being punished because you couldn't just let something go, then it doesn't matter.

blueerica · 10-06-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Stand on principle, but not to the point where it becomes a pyrrhic victory. You may be right, but if you're the one who ends up being punished because you couldn't just let something go, then it doesn't matter.

Truth.

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DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	never get involved in a land war in Asia
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Never wear mauve to a ball. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	or pink __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Or open your mouth.
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10-05-2010, 10:42 PM	#26
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Don't underestimate what consistent loss of sleep does to your judgment and temperament. Same goes for consistent skipping of meals and showers. You can't be of use to anyone (including yourself) if your basic needs haven't been met. If you can't manage your conditions, manage your expectations. Many of us have a voice inside our heads yelling at us all day long, telling us what we should and shouldn't do. You may think this voice comes from others, from pressures outside of yourself. You are wrong. It is a manifestation of perceived pressures, of a constructed reality, and it has nothing to do with anyone else. You have no need to follow its dictates. Once you recognize this you'll be able to fight it. When you're not sure how formal you should dress, always err on the nicer side. Being the best dressed person there is better than the alternative. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-06-2010, 07:54 AM	#27
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Don't forget to treat yourself from time to time. This doesn't necessarily mean a blow-out, insane, impulsive purchase, but do recognize your need for happiness and sometimes a new shiny is just the thing to pull you out of your rut. And if you've made a blow-out, insane impulsive purchase, stop beating yourself up for it. If you can't return it, then there's really no point in looking back, is there? And sometimes treating yourself is allowing yourself a little peace and quiet, and not worrying about the dishes in the sink. And it's OK to spend $3 on a bottle of Voss sparkling. Really, it is. Try it. If you've tried to work it out the rational way, and it's not working, don't let yourself become irrational in the process. Take care of yourself and get your things in order. Crazymakers aren't worth your time, and don't become a Crazymaker.
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10-06-2010, 08:17 AM	#29
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Stand on principle, but not to the point where it becomes a pyrrhic victory. You may be right, but if you're the one who ends up being punished because you couldn't just let something go, then it doesn't matter. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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